Real Estate and Construction

We are Stibbe
Real Estate and Construction specialists

“With our resources, experience and expertise in all aspects of property and construction related transactions, we provide a comprehensive service to all clients.”

Real Estate and Construction

As one of the leading real estate and construction firms in the Benelux, we regularly act on landmark real estate developments and on major construction projects, including infrastructure and PPP.

With our resources, experience and expertise in all aspects of property and construction related transactions and issues we provide a comprehensive service helping clients to get the deal done or solve their problems.

More specifically on real estate, we handle a broad spectrum of issues, such as zoning and planning, building and construction, leases, corporate structuring, tax and financing.

Our expertise also covers all acquisition, construction and development transactions, advising on drafting any type of contracts, financing, security, international disputes, assisting in technical expert proceedings, and industrial accidents and fires.

On the menu to the right you will find a list of specialisms we provide a range of clients including property developers, financial institutions, institutional investors, public bodies, governmental agencies, end-users, contractors, architects and engineering firms.

Experience - Stibbe together with Shearman & Sterling advised the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on the acquisition of a 10% interest in VTTI BV, the owner and operator of storage terminals in 14 countries, including amongst others the Netherlands and Belgium, with 60 million barrels of capacity. Vitol and the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund will both own a 45% interest in VTTI.

Experience - Stibbe is advising insurance and reinsurance group Athora on its acquisition of Vivat N.V. from Anbang and the related sale of Vivat Schadeverzekeringen to NN Group. The acquisition marks a significant step of Athora’s entry into the Dutch life insurance market following acquisitions in Ireland, Belgium and Germany.

Experience - Assisting the Walloon Transport Operator (OTW) on the creation of a brand new tramway network (11.7 km) including the construction of 21 stations and a new depot and the acquisition of trams in Liège, Wallonia. Proud to be part of the first major PPP project ever closed in Wallonia.

Experience - Stibbe advises the largest technical wholesaler in the Netherlands, Technische Unie, on the finalisation of a turnkey purchase agreement with Borghese Logistics. At the Gelderlantlaan in Utrecht, a logistics transfer point will be developed with a sustainability experience centre, office space and training centre measuring approximately 8,000 m² on a plot of more than 19,000 m².

Masterclass - On 11 June 2019 in Amsterdam, Stibbe will host a Masterclass titled 'Chain liability in the construction industry: the labour law, administrative law and tax law issues'. During this Masterclass, we will focus on all the various types of chain liability in the Netherlands.

Articles - Sale and lease back (SLB) transactions of buildings may have adverse VAT consequences as they may trigger an adjustment of the input VAT deduction in relation to the construction or acquisition of the building.

Short Reads - Sustainable finance and green lending is on the rise as more and more borrowers and lenders recognise the potential benefits of green and sustainability linked loan products for their business.

Conference - PROVADA will host its annual property fair from 4 to 6 June 2019; the 15th edition of the biggest property event in the Netherlands. Teams from Stibbe’s offices in both Amsterdam and Brussels office will be attending.

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